Itinerary

DAY

LOCATION(S)

HOTEL

MEALS

DESCRIPTION

Day 1

Jackson, WY United States

Grant Village Campground

Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Be wowed by bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers and steaming vents in Yellowstone | Hike through the heart of the park in Upper Geyser Basin, taking in the sights, sounds—and smells! —of this strange wonderland | Kids love seeing the fumaroles of Biscuit Basin and legendary Old Faithful Geyser up close

Day 2

Yellowstone National Park, WY United States

Grant Village Campground

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Be wowed by bubbling mud pots, the park's most dramatic feature, where waterfalls cascade over pastel-colored cliffs | A leisurely walk through alpine meadows and stands of lodgepole pine along the canyon rim provides breathtaking vistas deep into the gorge

Day 3

Grand Teton National Park, WY United States

Colter Bay Campground

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

From the seat of your bike, get your first glimpse of the majestic Grand Tetons | Explore Grand Teton National Park, a paradise of bluebell-strewn meadows, shimmering lakes, thick woodland and sawtooth mountains

Day 4

Grand Teton National Park, WY United States

Colter Bay Campground

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Walk through conifer forests and aspen groves near the shore of Jackson Lake, take a boat across Jenny Lake and investigate Cascade Canyon | Kids learn the ropes of rock climbing with local experts | Our comfortable campground features awesome views of the jagged Teton peaks

Tour Features

Experience(s)

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Description

Bison and bears. Steaming hot springs. Sulfur in the air and a geyser shooting off like clockwork. Tumbling waterfalls and golden grassland. An Old-West town—with real-life cowboys! Valleys by bike. Gorges by foot. And camping out every night. These two national parks are unreal!

A great Piedmonte trip

By: Dick

Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2013

I recently returned from a 6 day bicycle trip to the Piedmont region of Italy arranged and led through Backroads. This is my 10th Backroads trip,and one of my best. It has been my experience, with over 20 active vacations in the last 10 years, that the leaders and the fellow travelers make 70% of the trip. I have become confident that Backroads offers a consistently well thought out trip (with only 1-2 exceptions). This one, however, was a major winner. Go on it!!

Great trip

By: Missy

Reviewed on: 07 Nov 2013

This was out second Backroads trip and it was great. We spent time in the Andes of Ecuador and then on the Galapagos. There were 8 guests and one guide. Loved the contract between the mountains and the tropical climate of the islands. The Andes were a pleasant surprise for us--beautiful, great food and great accommodations.

An Incredible Trip with Backroads - Again

By: Rich8

Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2014

This is our 5th trip with Backroads and 2nd family trip. They provided the usual very reliable and outstanding experience. Our biking guide Nick was attentive, knowledgeable, fun and kept us all safe and happy. Our local guide Wayan made the trip special by immersing us in his culture. If you are looking for white sandy tropical beach island, there are lots of other places you can go besides Bali. What made the trip special was the people and the culture. Probably the friendliest people anywhere, always ready with a 'hello' in every village. Mindful and happy, the people and our local guides were a joy to be around. There was always a van nearby looking out for us. Meals and hotels were all good, especially the last stay and the first. Super family time that is priceless.

LOVE Backroads!

By: Happy Camper

Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2014

Just returned from a solo/singles multi-sport (deluxe camping) trip in the Tetons and Yellowstone. The trip was amazing. I had been to this part of the country before but biking, hiking and kayaking through it and camping in the national parks gave me a completely different perspective. And Backroads is awesome. Every detail covered, every meal delicious. This is the way to camp.

Great Biking Trip

By: Ed

Reviewed on: 28 Aug 2014

We loved our biking trips with Backroads. The leaders were as friendly and helpful as possible. The biking was as expected and the route provided a good mix of small towns and the cultural sites so abundant in the area

Well organized, fun and challenging

By: EBD

Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2014

Loved this hiking trip to the Canadian Rockies. Backroads does an outstanding job of organizing the week---great hotels, staff. All you have to do is show up with the gear they suggest, be in shape for hiking and they take care of the rest. Our group of 15 was delightful.

Backroads Vietnam/Cambodia Trip

By: KevinPh

Reviewed on: 13 Feb 2015

Backroads is my favorite bike touring company. I have tried several over the years. Superb guides who work with local experts to bring you an in depth visit to an area that can only be done with the immersive element of biking or walking. Most impressed by the Vietnam crew.

Just right

By: Philippe

Reviewed on: 13 Feb 2015

The best active travel company

By: Travel4evr

Reviewed on: 19 Jun 2015

Our family has traveled many times with Backroads. All the trips have been fantastic. They are very accommodating to varying levels of activity as well as interests. Details are handled, very relaxing and fun trips.

By: joan&family

Reviewed on: 24 Jun 2015

Wonderful experience!

By: neg

Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2015

Our guides were excellent and all the sites and experiences were wonderful. Great people of the trip too!

Recommended

Ride #10

By: Teacher

Reviewed on: 12 Jul 2015

Backroads first time pairing with a river cruise ship was a huge success. We loved it. Learned so much about the Danube valley and all the countries along the way. Top notch job by the company and our leaders Cat and Martina.

Recommended

Never disappoints

By: Lois

Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2015

We have been on several Backroads trips and have never been disappointed. Cannot wait to do another!

Great value/ terrific bundling of travel optios and requirements

By: Turk

Reviewed on: 25 Jul 2016

Backroads Tour

By: Sue

Reviewed on: 02 Aug 2016

What an amazing company. The trip leaders and support person were so warm, knowledgeable, and upbeat. The bike routes, hotels, and meals were superior. I am planning to use them again for a future trip.

Awesome Guided Hiking Tour

By: Jim

Reviewed on: 10 Sep 2016

Backroads did an awesome job on organizing and leading a six day hiking tour in and around Yosemite National Park. All aspects of the trip were taken care of by the Backroads guides and their organization. The hikes they arranged were outstanding. Incredible scenery on every hike, plenty of options, and plenty of variety. The selection of three locations in/around Yosemite for the hikes was excellent. Each area is unique and each provides a different experience and scenery. All of the hotels on the trip were great (Tenaya Lodge, the Majestic, and Rush Creek). The food was excellent and plentiful. And the people in the tour group were very nice and friendly. I highly recommend Backroads. Many in the hiking group had previously traveled on Backroads, tours, so clearly they do a good job. I will definitely be using Backroads guided hiking services again.

Recommended

awesome bike trip

By: JB100

Reviewed on: 09 Sep 2016

Backroads was amazing! Michelin starred dinners, great guides, a private dinner at Moet and Chandon! Perfect!

Travel made easy

By: Jenn78

Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2016

My Backroads trip was so well organized and the tour guides were friendly and helpful along the way. It was a great way to have a fun filled trip with none of the logistical hassle!

Recommended

Backroads

By: RolandExcellent trip

Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2016

The tour guide/driver was very knowledgeable and helpful. The trip agenda was excellent. We visited towns and villages that would not have been possible with a larger group or bus. Best tour we have been on

Backroads Hiking

By: Happy Campers

Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2016

our families most favorite vacations

By: sue65

Reviewed on: 29 Dec 2016

We just wrapped our 3rd Backroads trip, certainly not our last!! I just can't say enough about the logistical experts these folks are, how knowledgable, kind, and capable all the trip leaders have been. Oh, and the places you go don't stink either!!

Reviewed on: 04 Jan 2017

Great Experience

By: Geoff

Reviewed on: 10 Jan 2017

the tour guides were so knowlegable, personable and user friendly. the company has advance teams and lots of resources so you are well taken care of from the time you arrive to the very end. the bikes they provided, hotels we stayed in, road trips, meals were all top notch and very comfortable and even better than I had expected. Would definitely be a repeat user.

New Zealand

By: Val

Reviewed on: 01 Mar 2017

Napa Valley Bike Tour

By: Amy

Reviewed on: 07 Jun 2017

I have done other Backroads tour and was disappointed in this tour. The guides are fantastic and of no issue. The tour was in Sonoma and we were biking on very busy roads. It was not what I expected and very stressful.

Bike trip Berlin yo Dresden

By: lynn

Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2017

We had a fantastic experience! It was our first Backroads trip and it couldnt have been better! Our guides (Ingo, Abdul and Anja) were amazing. All extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled and personable. They really added to making the trip perfect! All accommodations- from the bikes to the meals, hotels, speakers, routes and transportation were first rate!

Backroads

By: Anonymous

Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2017

I highly recommend Backroads

By: Rachel

Reviewed on: 03 Aug 2017

We had a great experience biking and hiking in Glacier and Waterton National Parks with Backroads. The guides were outstanding, and they delivered top notch service. This was our second Backroads trip, and we are looking forward to a third.

Backroads Croatia

By: hj

Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2017

Backroads was an incredible operator to work with. The guides made the entire trip seamless. Every detail was thought out, from transporting our luggage to making sure the kids had plenty of fun & adults had their time as well. There were different levels of activity and they made sure we were aware of the differences each day, made suggestions based on our abilities or our mood and were so thoughtful to our every need. My son was sick one day on the trip and they even called to hotel to check in on us to see how he was doing. I would highly recommend Backroads to other travelers and we can't wait to do another trip with them.

Active travel at its finest

By: Nburd

Reviewed on: 31 Aug 2017

This was our first Backroads trip, and we loved it! Our tour guides, Paul and Francis, encouraged us, provided wonderful gourmet roadside picnics and rest stops. This type of trip is not for the faint of heart! We had to get up to an alarm every morning, and we fell into bed exhausted every night. However, the hotels were upscale and comfortable, the meals were fantastic, and the people we met and traveled with were some of the nicest we have ever met. We will certainly do this type of trip again!

Slim

By: Slim

Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2017

Backroads Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard bike tour

By: Maisie

Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2017

Backroads is a company my husband and I have been on many trips with. We had not been on a trip with them for quite a few years due to a lot of things going on in our lives. When we finally could do a trip, we found the level of their guides to be the same outstanding level. They work tirelessly from very early in the morning to late at night to insure that everyone's needs are met with a very happy attitude.
I was also impressed with the hotel and restaurant selections.
The bikes had improved by leaps and bounds since our last trip. No one ever lost a chain or had a flat. That's the first time that ever happened. They now have a GPS on the bikes as well. I would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting a bike, walking, hiking or multi sports tour.
I understand they now do cruises as well.

I d

By: Nicki

Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2017

Backroads

By: Ferg

Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2017

Highlights of Britain

By: Banjo

Reviewed on: 05 Oct 2017

Excellent tour with comfortable accommodation and good meals. The exposure to the British countryside was great and what we were looking for.
Would have liked more provided meals to obviate the need to hunt out somewhere to eat in a town that we were not familiar with.
One highlight among many, was the Scottish piper and dinner at the castle on our last night.
Our tour leader and driver provided good service.

Recommended

Incredible Guides, Great trip!

By: Mary Bell

Reviewed on: 24 Oct 2017

This was my first Backroads experience and I could not have been more impressed with our guides. We had so much fun! Our guides planned everything carefully, anticipating our every need and making sure we were enjoying ourselves. There were different hiking goals and abilities within our group and they accommodated each of us with alternative hikes and itineraries each day. They were knowledgeable about the history and the geology of the area we hiked in Utah and they answered every one of our questions. They were interesting and clever, but what was the most amazing was their patience and thoughtfulness.

Croatia

By: nrb

Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2017

Duoro River

By: Andi

Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2017

Backroads did an incredible job!! Every detail was attended to by our guides.
We loved the Duoro River and all its beauty. The biking, the accommodations, the
food and all the support was perfect!!
It was an 11 out of 10!!

Sedona hiking trip

By: Rachelle

Reviewed on: 12 Nov 2017

Outstanding!
Every detail from our hiking route, snacks, meals, resorts, ...was taken care of. All I had to do was show up in my hiking gear and have a fabulous day. Our leaders were amazing....fantastic personalities! Went out of their way to ensure everyone was happy and well taken care of. Met so many wonderful people. Was an experience of a lifetime. Can’t wait until my next backroads trip:)

California Wine Country

By: Zac

Reviewed on: 02 Dec 2017

Yet another magical BR trip

By: Nancy

Reviewed on: 26 Nov 2017

I think this was my right trip with Backroads. I can’t rave enough about traveling with them. The hotels in the premier trips are
Magical. The guides are all bright, energetic and enthusiastic individuals. The local guides are wonderful extensions to the regular guides. What I love most is all of
The cultural stops and historical sites that they expose us to. I am learning and riding all day every day. I am an avid rider and they accommodate my riding as well as novice
Riders

Terrific

By: Toni

Reviewed on: 30 Nov 2017

Backroads is the best. Great planning, great execution. Hiking was terrific, and allowed as to acclimate to the high altitude before the most strenuous hikes. In depth information re history and culture of Peru and Macchu Picchu area. Great Backroads guides and fabulous local guide. Lovely group of traveling partners as well.

Fantastic trip...again!

By: Kristy

Reviewed on: 10 Jan 2018

Unbelievably Fantastic!!

By: JeannieM

Reviewed on: 08 Feb 2018

The Backroads team are AMAZING. From the moment we met the guides every whim addressed, every detail anticipated, every accommodation excellent, the activities were so fun, and the guides were the most congenial, funny, caring, knowledgable and fun group of people. Every day was different and fun. Every choice was met with support and encouragement. Every adventure was unique. Every guest was happy and received personal attention with a smile regardless of how big or small the need or request.
I've completed 3 Backroads trips - each has been unique and exceptional... each has been extraordinary.

Our "go-to" travel company

By: FL traveler

Reviewed on: 23 Mar 2018

Backroads is an amazing company, that continues to "up" their game, always providing the most knowledgeable, capable, well trained guides, who can think on their feet. We love traveling with Backroads in Asia, as they provide additional in-country personnel, so that every customer can be satisfied that this is "their" vacation. The chosen hotels and restaurants are always top shelf, and the itinerary allows us to get off the beaten track, and actually meet and travel alongside the "people". A great way to learn about and be immersed in local culture. We love Backroads!

Ride💪🏻, EAT!, Relaaaaax, Repeat.

By: InnerCompass

Reviewed on: 29 Apr 2018

Sorely in need of a reboot after a tumultuous 2 years, I reluctantly opted for my first Backroads trip: Arizona’s Tucson and Sonoran Desert - Red Rock and Blue Sky. I’m a sea level cruiser, not a distance cyclist. Yet, this excursion made me feel like a Desert Road Warrior. Upright handlebars and battery assist bike options made elevation and uphills a snap. Immersed in surreal nature and sweeping vistas, my self imposed intimidation faded to a distant memory. The tirelessly hard working Staff patiently accommodated, and miraculously anticipated, the needs of our group of 22 couples and solos. Be prepared to EAT! The words “picnic lunch” are a modest description for the health conscious smorgasbord provided daily en route, not to mention the “pre-ride snack buffet.” Premier accommodations put the “AH” in amazing for a completely fulfilling vacation. Thank you Backroads for introducing me to an LTR with the Open Road❣️

Backroads Nova Scotia

By: CDE

Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2018

Absolutely Amazing!

By: Lori

Reviewed on: 25 May 2018

The whole experience was 5 Stars! Trip leaders were outstanding, food & hotels were better than imaginable and the hiking was breathtaking and fun. Overall it was far more than I expected and can't wait to go on another one!

The BEST

By: Ruthie

Reviewed on: 02 Jun 2018

Backroads An Awesome company

By: Maureen

Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2018

We loved traveling with Backroads. The guides were so well organized, kind and knowledgeable. Our path each day was well planned and they offered options for those wanting more/less activity. The food was delicious and healthy!
Seeing a foreign country on foot was a game changer. As a family we thought it was one of our best trips ever!

The best travel company around!

By: Gigiburd

Reviewed on: 07 Jun 2018

We can’t say enough good about Backroads! We are avid cyclists who also love to travel the world. Backroads provides excellent quality bicycles and equipment. Their guides are friendly, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the areas they travel and the work they do.
From exquisite dinners at marvelous restaurants to first class accommodations to road snacks and first aid, Backroads has everything covered.
We always get our money’s worth of activity and fun, and we meet interesting people who are passionate about the same things we are. We believe Backroads is the best active travel company around!

Walking southern France and the French Riviera

By: Shig

Reviewed on: 06 Jun 2018

We were the first group to go on this new Backroads trip. The three guides did a fabulous job exposing us to the local scenery and the local food. The walks were beautiful and there were several daily routes we could take depending on how far we wanted to walk. The hotels were spectacular.

Backroads

By: Micki

Reviewed on: 24 Jun 2018

5 Stars for BackRoads and Carol Fernandez

By: Alice and Scott Spencer

Reviewed on: 22 Jun 2018

BackRoads planned a magnificent experience for us on the Amalfi Coast. We were enthralled with the views, hikes, meals and camaraderie. It was beautiful, unforgettable, lifetime experience! Our guides, Caterina, Alexandra and Philipo were enthusiastic, kind and overall, fantastic.
Carol Fernandez is a terrific agent. She spent a lot of time helping us plan our trip to Italy which included days before and after our vacation with BackRoads. Ms. Fernandez assisted us in getting reduced airfares and quality hotels. She gave us good advice about locations, getting tickets in advance to special tours, and she kept track of our arrival and departure flights. Ms. Fernandez is experienced, knowledgeable, and truly interested in her clients.

Backroads tour of Ireland

By: Peter Kierath

Reviewed on: 27 Jun 2018

Very well organized and managed tour.
Guide was really excellent - very friendly and great knowledge.
Accommodation and small bus could not have been better.
I enjoyed the tour of Ireland very much.

Recommended

Normandy-Brittany Cycling Tour

By: Kevin Thomas

Reviewed on: 27 Jun 2018

The guides are what make these trips fantastic. They set up your bikes and GPS and look after you along the way each day. They are calm, patient and friendly and by the end of the week you realize how hard they work. I thought I'd miss my own road bike but discovered their titanium bikes had electronic shifters and were a real treat to ride.
The daily routes took us along the shores (where D-Day had occurred) and being there made me really appreciate and think about the sacrifice that generation had made. The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was dramatic and beautiful. Many of us were choked up as we gazed at the thousands of grave markers. I loved cycling through the country roads and small towns and seeing all the beautiful stone buildings. Mont Saint Michel and Saint Malo were remarkable as well. We stayed at beautiful casual chateaus and the daily meals were wonderful. It was enjoyable to get to know each of the folks who were also on the tour.

Fantastic Tour

By: Vneidell

Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2018

Backroads was wonderful. This was my first trip with them, and everything was taken care of. Our guides were delightful. Our daily schedule if hikes and food was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to be active and eat well. I will definitely go on another tour with them in the future.

Recommended

Italy - Tuscany / Amalfi Coast

By: Tuscany

Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2018

Backroads was very organized, their website is easy to navigate and their guides were efficient and accommodating.

Recommended

Backroads Trip to Canadian Rockies

By: Kathleen W.

Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2018

This was our fourth trip with Backroads. The leaders were knowledgeable, friendly and organized. They really made the trip for us. Accommodations and food were perfect. We are already planning our next Backroads trip!

Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2018

Italian Lakes

By: Susan

Reviewed on: 26 Jul 2018

Absolutely unbelievable! This was our second backroads trip and we will definitely do a lot more of them. Our leaders were amazing and the hotels and food were incredible! Laura was truly outstanding and great about what we should do every day. Everything was taken care of and it was such an easy way to travel. They take care of everything down to a clean bathroom every few hours. I would definitely recommend backroads! And we will do lots more of these trips!

first class

By: Punch

Reviewed on: 04 Aug 2018

I really didn't comprehend how top-drawer Backroads was until I was immersed in this hiking trip in the Alps. I was just about the only participant who was a newbie. Everyone else had been on multiple excursions with them. The guides are almost impossibly kind, understanding, competent, and, in this case, athletic. Hotels are magnificent, food the same. But the very best thing about Backroads is the guides' good-natured willingness to accommodate the hike or bike to every single diverse person on their trips, no matter their interests or abilities. And the caliber of people who do Backroads trips is high. You will make friends; you will be impressed; you will do a Backroads trip again!

Backroads - Cinque Terre and Chianti

By: Harris C

Reviewed on: 03 Aug 2018

Having never done a Backroads experience, my wife and I had no idea what to expect and hoped for a great time. Having recently returned from our journey I can say with full confidence this was the highlight of our vacation and one of the most fulfilling trips we have ever done. We had the most amazing time getting to do more than just see parts of Italy, but experience them - much of which I attribute to our wonderful guides, Luca, Eleonora and Ben. They went out of their way to accommodate our needs, get know us and ensure that they crafted our trip to everyone's ability and interests. They taught us about the history of the areas we traveled through and introduced us to the culture - by the end of our trip we almost felt Italian! I'm not sure what other guides are like, but if this is the standard for Backroads, they are definitely doing something right. I cannot express my appreciation for our guides enough as they truly went above and beyond to make our experience so great!

European vacation

By: Jen

Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2018

Backroads is wonderful

By: Laurie

Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2018

Our experience with Backroads was wonderful. This was our fifth trip with Backroads. The trip leaders were once again amazing--extremely knowledgeable, kind, patient, funny, inspiring, and always concerned with safety. They spend a lot of preparation time and it shows. Every detail was handled perfectly. The hikes, hotels, transfers, meals were all stellar. I definitely recommend Backroads.

Perfection!

By: Skl

Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2018

Backroads thought of everything! The locations and routes were amazing, our guides were outgoing and knowledgeable...what a great way to experience a new country! We’re already planning next year’s adventure!

Hiking in the Northwest

By: John

Reviewed on: 13 Sep 2018

Backroads, and particularly, its trip leaders are outstanding. A hiking trip we took in the San Juan Islands and Olympic National Park was well planned and extremely enjoyable due to the talents of the three trip leaders and support staff.

Prince William Sound to Denali

By: ArtR

Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2018

This was our first trip with Backroads; many of our companions had traveled with them before. They made the best of the available time, with rafting on the Placer River, a terrific boat ride in Prince William Sound, and two days in Denali. The tour leaders were a total pleasure, the lodging was excellent, and all in all it was a great experience. We will travel with Backroads again.

Biking in Spain

By: Susan F

Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2018

Backroads is an excellent travel provider. They offer amazing adventures in the US and Internationally. The itineraries provide wonderful cultural stops, top dining, and lodging.
If you have a chance to take a Backroads trip, you should do it. The leaders are very five-star!

Backroads Review

By: Laura

Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2018

I have taken other Backroads trips but this was the best. Beautiful scenery, food and accommodations. Best was our amazing leaders who took great care of us. Wonderful accommodations and lots of good food and great (but hard) biking.

backroads

By: travel

Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2018

Fabulous support and organization of trip!

By: Laura

Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2018

We loved our bike trip through Tuscany! Backroads and our guides prepared a flawless 5 and a half days, for biking, meals, sights, hotels, and information about the area. The support, especially with the electrical bikes and navigation systems, was very valuable and guaranteed a worry-free vacation.

Reviewed on: 16 Nov 2018

Vietnam and Cambodia

By: Chris

Reviewed on: 17 Dec 2018

Without question, the eight days we spent with Backroads in Vietnam and Cambodia were life-changing: massive amounts of fun and unbelievably interesting. The guides were astonishing in their kindness and ingenuity. The logistics were seamless. It was a perfect trip